Author Archives: is there any more pie?

babysitter triumph

I wore him out.  Isn’t it usually the other way around?

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sad

One of my dearest and most beloved friends here in Rhode Island lost her son this weekend.  It was sudden and tragic and cruel, in so many ways. If you believe in prayer, would you say one for her? Thank … Continue reading →

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roasted mushroom soup…so good…

I have to share this Roasted Mushroom Soup recipe with you.  I multiplied the ingredients by 1 1/2, and pureed about 80% of the bean/broth mixture in the blender instead of the smaller amount mentioned in the recipe. It was so good. … Continue reading →

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writer day

Every other month, these fellow writers and I get together to talk about writing, food, writing, chocolate, writing, books, writing, families, writing, diets, writing…well, you get the idea. There is never a silent moment. Today is one of those days. … Continue reading →

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won’t miss these

According to an article in National Geographic I read this morning (you can click here for the scientific details), the polar vortex may have destroyed 95% of the stink bug population. Should we share a moment of silence or do a happy … Continue reading →

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running away

Eloisa James and Nina Sovich were on a panel at the Big Book Getaway, a panel titled “Travel and Culture”.  But it may as well have been titled “Running Away and Writing About It”. These books are waiting for me … Continue reading →

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meeting dr. ruth!!!

I’m still grinning from ear to ear. Banjo Man and I attended the 2nd Annual  Big Book Getaway Saturday, at the Mohegan  Sun convention center.  Sponsored by the Mark Twain House & Museum, the event presented panels of “more than 80 … Continue reading →

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oh brother where art thou?

Sarge has left Alaska and is on his way to Texas to visit his brothers.  It’s been three years since the boys have been together and Sarge has been to Afghanistan, among other places in the world.  We all hope … Continue reading →

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my new garbage invention

When Banjo Man was away for five days I realized this meant I would have to take out the garbage myself. This was not a happy realization. And because we’d had snow and more snow and even more snow, and … Continue reading →

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enough already

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